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Our nutrition advisors are constantly keeping up with the latest research in natural ingredients and health conditions. Writing blogs using clinical research on relevant topics is a pivotal part of our ongoing formulation process. 

On this page you can find in depth insights into health issues and related ingredients. 

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Curcumin and Xanthohumol for IBD management

Curcumin and Xanthohumol for IBD management

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the gut. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur anywhere from the mouth...

Does a Vitamin D Supplement Help Immunity?

Does a Vitamin D Supplement Help Immunity?

Throughout the year we need to make sure that we have adequate Vitamin D blood levels.  You can do this via your diet, from sunlight in good weather and a vitamin D supplement...

Does a Magnesium Supplement Help Sleep?

Does a Magnesium Supplement Help Sleep?

Sleep is dependent on magnesium. Research from the University of Edinburgh has found that in human cells, magnesium levels rise and fall in a daily cycle and magnesium plays a role in regulating circadian rhythm, so...

Can probiotics helps with IBS symptoms?

Can probiotics helps with IBS symptoms?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts1. Probiotic strains are mainly found in supplements and food.  The best probiotic supplements are supported by a clinical...

Why Take a Multivitamin?

Why Take a Multivitamin?

Multivitamin or multivitamin and mineral supplements are the most commonly consumed food supplements worldwide. These range between specific needs of population groups eg pregnant women, to specific age groups eg...

Supplements and bloating

Supplements and bloating

If you’ve ever suffered with bloating, you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. Bloating occurs when the bowel stores up excess gas and it can affect anyone. There are many...

The Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

The Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

What is the gut? The gut, a long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus is responsible for transporting your food from A to B, absorbing...

Top 4 Curcumin Benefits

Top 4 Curcumin Benefits

Despite the whole spice, turmeric, being used across Asia for centuries, popularity of turmeric’s active extract, curcumin, is still growing in the West. Curcumin is the collective name given to...

Should I take vitamin D all year round?

Should I take vitamin D all year round?

Vitamin D is an essential fat soluble vitamin and hormone that contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscles through utilising calcium and phosphorus.* It is also used...

Worried about skin ageing?

Worried about skin ageing?

Beer is one of the earliest beverage inventions, originating from the middle east around 5000 years ago, and globally is now the most consumed alcoholic beverage in terms of volume....

Why do women take magnesium in the menopause?

Why do women take magnesium in the menopause?

Magnesium is an essential mineral and plays a role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Beyond helping to maintain normal muscle and nerve function,* this mineral supports normal...

What does Vitamin C Do for your Skin?

What does Vitamin C Do for your Skin?

What does vitamin C do for your skin? You may have noticed the increased number of products on the market which contain vitamin C. At Altruvita we provide a range...

What is Xanthohumol Extract?

What is Xanthohumol Extract?

What is xanthohumol extract? Where does it come from? And how is it used? Xanthohumol has been around for centuries but it is only recently becoming a popular food supplement...

Zinc Deficiency Symptoms

Zinc Deficiency Symptoms

We all know that zinc is something our body needs. But, what are the signs and symptoms of Zinc deficiency? And what does it mean? What does zinc do? Zinc...